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A22 ELX

2011 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,016 miles

Central Front brace rotting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Fail 25 Sep 2025 134,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front brace rotting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Fail 24 Sep 2025 133,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion rear axle

factory fitted covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,064 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x two (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 115,052 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x two (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,020 miles

emissions clean coolant near minimum

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,821 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,801 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CONNECTION SLEEVE BRACKETS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve between centre and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,425 miles

Both headlamp aims are at their highest level, will require adjustment

Child seat fitted in nearside rear

Vehicle fitted with engine, floor and sill covers obscuring some component's

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both headlamp aims are at their highest level, will require adjustment

Child seat fitted in nearside rear

Offside Front Tyre tread depth at 2.2mm

Vehicle fitted with engine, floor and sill covers obscuring some component's

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,359 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A22 ELX is a 2011 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 92,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A22 ELX is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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